Film Reviews
Into the Blue

Mountain Shadow’s selection for August, 2026, was a pre-theatrical release from France; in which a quadruple amputee and his newfound love find the strength and courage for him to swim the English channel. It is a true story, and our audience rated it highly. To read more about “into the Blue,” click on the image agove.

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Mix-Master: A Multi-Cultural Film “Feast-ival”

celebrates the country’s remarkably diverse culture and cuisine.  A celebration of Peru’s culinary heritage, Mistura explores the origins of Peru’s modern culinary identity through a story of social transformation and cultural discovery. “Mistura” was Mountain Shadow’s selection for July. Click on the image above to read a brief film review and more info!

A Great Cinematic Déja-vu

With humor, heart, and universal resonance, ”Hello Betty” recounts the true story of Emmi Creola, the visionary advertising pioneer who created the Swiss culinary icon Betty Bossi in 1956. It was Mountain Shadow’s audience-pleasing pick for June 2026. Click on the image above to read a brief review!

A Sweet Story

In Mountain Shadow’s film selection for May, Meg Ray is the owner of the beloved Bay Area Miette pastry empire in the San Franciso Bay Area. But in this charming documentary there’s a tiny café on a remote island in the Baltic Sea where Meg and a small team of islanders can strive to preserve it. Meg rediscovers lost joy, community and the powerful alchemy of sourdough in this multi-award winning feature documentary.. Click on the image above to read an interview with the filmmakers.

A Crack Where the Light Gets In

“Life is Life” - (La Vita va Cosi) is a drama/comedy film from Italy ,which Mountain Shadow selected for our show in April, 2026. It had not yet been theatrically released elsewhere in the U.S. You can read more about the film by clicking on the picture above.

The "Best" of the Oscar Shorts"
Mr. Somebody: A Brief Film Commentary on the film, “Mr. Nobody Against Putin”

Mountain Shadow’s feature film for February was the docu-drama that went on to be chosen as an Oscar nominee for the Academy Awards March 15th. Click on the image above to read a brief Mountain Shadow commentary of the film.

Ruffled Feathers,  and the Journey Home

Mountain Shadow Film Society’s selection to kick off our 13th Season in January 2026 was “THE TALE OF SILYAN.” It’s a poignant and visually arresting docu-drama, set in the heart of rural Macedonia. To read a brief review and commentary of the film, click on the image above.

Trifole

Our December film that concluded our 12 Season in 2025 was the pre-theatrical release from italy, ‘Trifole.” Click on the image above to read the filmmaker’s statement.

Streetwise, and Homeward Bound

Mountain Shadow’s November selection in 2025 was “Calle Malaga.” The film was voted as “Audience Favorite” in the World Cinema category at the Mill Valley Film Festival in October, 2025. You can read a brief Mountain Shadow commentary and the Director’s Statement by clicking on the image above.